Eurogamer
Original Score: 5/5 · 2024-09-05
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“Every stage is packed with tactile invention that rivals Super Mario Galaxy at its peak.”
3D Platformer & DualSense Hardware Showcase · Developed by Team Asobi · Published by Sony Interactive Entertainment
Game of the Year winner and the single best demonstration of why the PS5 DualSense controller and 3D Tempest audio exist.
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Astro Bot is pure platforming joy and a mandatory purchase for every PlayStation 5 or PS5 Pro owner. Team Asobi uses every millimeter of the DualSense controller — letting you feel individual raindrops, glass marbles, metal grates, and jetpack thrusters in your palms while maintaining a locked 60fps throughout 80+ inventive levels.
Our hardware lab recommendations for experiencing Astro Bot at peak frame rates, HDR contrast, and input responsiveness.
Keeps physics-heavy ball pits, water shaders, and particle explosions crystal clear at 60fps.
Showcases every nuance of Team Asobi's haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and gyro controls.
Individual publication scores normalized to a 0–100 scale alongside original review excerpts and source links.
“Every stage is packed with tactile invention that rivals Super Mario Galaxy at its peak.”
“A non-stop smile generator that makes the DualSense controller sing.”
“Team Asobi delivers one of the best 3D platformers of the generation.”
“Flawless 60fps frame delivery paired with miraculous real-time micro-physics.”